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31Volvo V70 (old)85.38%
The good news is the V70 has been rated the most comfortable car in the UK, with supremely supportive seats. Unfortunately for Volvo, there’s little else to enthuse about. As you would expect there’s a strong score for practicality, but owners are unhappy with the Swede’s crippling running costs, so-so reliability and wayward handling. The new model will aim to improve things.
Comfort
Top of the list for comfort is Volvo’s motorway regular, the V70. A favourite with UK traffic police, the Swedish estate’s superbly supportive seats and perfect ergonomics make it the pick of the bunch for long trips. The Volvo’s long-standing rival in this category is Rover’s 75. The British- built model’s sumptuous cabin is still proving to be a pleasant place to spend time. Impressively, Volvo scores a second top five finish with its S40/V50 range, which is just knocked off the podium by Land Rover’s commanding Discovery. Lexus will be concerned to find its old-shape IS in fifth – three places higher than the new version! Ford’s Ka is the least comfortable car in Driver Power 2008. It’s great for city trips, but a chore on longer journeys.
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